Vietnam War 4

3. What was the name of the rebel group led by Ho Chi Minh?
5. The “__________ Theory” stated that if one nation became communist, so would neighboring countries.
6. Which President sent a half a million US combat troops to Vietnam?
8. The Communist rebel group in South Vietnam was known as the “National __________ Front”.
10. Which part of the government authorized the President to send troops to Vietnam?
12. Describe the type of military force President Kennedy sent to Vietnam.
13. What was the first Asian Nation to fall to Communism?
14. Which European nation took control of Vietnam after World War II?
15. American ships were attacked in the Gulf of ___________.

1. Followers of this religion were oppressed by the Diem government.
2. The conflict in Vietnam that developed following the French defeat can best be described as this type of War.
4. Which part of the South Vietnamese population supported the communists?
7. Who was the leader of the communist Vietnamese resistance movement?
9. Which area of Europe established Communist governments following World War II?
11. Following the French defeat in Vietnam a peace conference was held here.